Cell ID Parade
Function Junction
(What they do)
(What they do)
Clinical Clues
(Disease & diagnosis)
(Disease & diagnosis)
Strange Things
aka Memorable WBCs
100
These 2 grainy categories are the best way to ID cells
What is granular and agranular?
100
This WBC releases histamine during allergic reactions.
What are basophils?
100
Elevated neutrophils suggest this type of infection.
What is bacterial infection?
100
This vital element hitches a ride on hemoglobin on RBCs
What is O2?
100
Neutralize negatives and have numerous nodes
What are neutrophils?
200
The most abundant and least abundant WBC in circulation.
What are neutrophils and basophils?
200
This WBC wails wiggly worms aka parasites.
What are eosinophils?
200
Elevated eosinophils suggest these two "wormy" and "sneezy" conditions.
What are parasitic infections and allergies?
200
Basophils release heparin, which prevents this action normally performed by a thrombocyte
What is clotting?
200
Base blower of "boyish" bruises
What are basophils?
300
The granules in WBCs release cytotoxins, which cause this terminal action
What is death/destruction?
300
From B-lymphocytes, these antibody production producers procreate these
What are plasma cells?
300
This spiky creature doesn't respond to antibiotics. Better just treat the symptoms.
What is a virus?
300
Mom sometimes pours this sudsy chemical on cuts & scrapes. Neutrophils also release it.
What is hydrogen peroxide?
300
Like 2 ears, eos have 2 lobes
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What are eosinophils?
400
This Pac Man process consumes foreign particles, microorganisms, or dead cells
What is phagocytosis?
400
These lymphocytes directly kill infected or cancerous cells, literally translated: "cell-deadly-T"
What are cytotoxic T [cells]?
400
If -penia means reduced, leukopenia refers to this WBC abnormality.
What is a decreased/deficient WBCs?
400
Like the cleaner, this enzyme in neutrophils helps destroy bacteria.
What is lysozyme?
400
These leave lumps and have a fairly full face
What are lymphocytes?
500
B, T and NK cells kill pathogens and are offspring of this lumpy fairly full face leukocyte
What are lymphocytes?
500
These "unforgettable" letter offspring from lymphocyte cells provide long-term protection after infection or vaccination.
What are memory B and T?
500
This autoimmune condition often shows reduced lyphocytes, rashes and hair loss
What is lupus (SLE)?
500
Bravo! These cells bring Y’s, mark and kill dirty guys
What are B-cells?
500
These largest cells migrate to macrophage
What are monocytes?